Flop Exploits Flashcards
How should you play when you don’t know what your opponents do wrong?
Play fundamentally sound GTO poker
Act as if each player plays like ____ until proven otherwise
The player pool
Against straightforward TAGs on the flop you should raise with more ___ and less ___
Value, bluffs
What type of hands should you not raise with against straightforward TAGs on the flop?
Draws
What is a tendency of straightforward TAG players that you can exploit postflop?
They are usually unable to fold strong hands even when it’s clear they are beat.
What do straightforward tight passive players usually have?
What they are representing
What do straightforward tight players usually have when they bet or raise?
A premium hand or big draw
What should you avoid against straightforward tight passive players on the flop? Why?
Value betting too thin because they will only call with better
When a straightforward tight passive player plays passively, what do they usually have?
A marginal made hand
What do straightforward loose passive players have a ton of on the flop?
Junk
How can you exploit loose passive players on the flop? (3)
- Value bet marginal made hands and fold to raises
- Consider betting everything if they fold too often
- Consider slow playing if it’s clear they are folding
Describe a calling station
A loose passive player that doesn’t like to fold
What is your general strategy on the flop against calling stations?
Bet all of your premiums, marginals, and strong draws. Check everything else.
Consider using ___ bet sizes for value against calling stations.
Larger
How should you 3bet against a calling station?
Linear
